Ælfgifu and the Charm of Sango

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El - fgifu:- (El - ghi - foo) "... Latini\nized form of Ælfgifu, an Old English name derived from ælf "elf" + giefu "gift", or/and Æðelgifu, from æðel "noble" + giefu "gift". This was the name of the first wife of the English king Æðelræd (Ethelred) II... " #Nameberry.com "... The Ikogosi Warm Springs is … Continue reading Ælfgifu and the Charm of Sango

The Day She Died…

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We had been quarreling for a while now. Every little thing seemed to set us off. We were fighting ninety percent of the time these days. Deola was starting to look like a good replacement.. Deola... Ah... 'Dee' as I loved to call her. Buxom. Nubian beauty. Bold and forthright. She had been hitting on … Continue reading The Day She Died…

Serti Takum

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"Veni veni, Emmanuel captivum solve Israel, qui gemit in exsilio, privatus Dei Filio. Gaude! Gaude! Emmanuel, nascetur pro te Israel!" I do not think that there are many of us left. I am afraid I may be the last one. Lore, strange truths were whispered in my ears from birth. From lips I never saw. … Continue reading Serti Takum

Chappal Wadi

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About my Christmas... It was supposed to be nice and easy. Time spent with family and friends. That is until she called me from the fire. My muse I mean. Not the young, hot one though. It was old, old mother. I was stir-frying venison and vegetables on the 21st of December 2017 when the … Continue reading Chappal Wadi

Death Becomes Him

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I can not believe that this impetuous, over-pampered and carnally-minded simpleton actually picked up that phone call...  I swear by the throne of Jehovah, I will kill him first chance I get.  Ring... Ring... Ring... Ring...  "Hello...?"  "... I kept hoping that you'd pick up one day..."  "Uhmmmm... Yeah... I was conflicted."  "Because of what … Continue reading Death Becomes Him

God Is Good Transport Company 

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The Ramadan fast ended with a two-day public holiday in my country.  The holidays fell on a Monday and a Tuesday. It provided for a long holiday/weekend. Muslims in my country must have been ecstatic.  I was not.  I had to work.  My work needed me to travel.  All flights to my work place were … Continue reading God Is Good Transport Company